EXPERIENCE
Background
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I bring over 30 years of experience in Leadership Coaching, Facilitation, Human Resources and Management.
Currently I am partnering with Microsoft, Cisco, T-Mobile, Zillow, and The United Nations to develop their C-suite executives as well as VPs, GMs, and Directors.
My clients recognize me for understanding what is holding them back from performing at their best. I encourage them to use their strengths, improve their ability to communicate, understand their organizational culture, increase their network, and take more risks.
The result of their hard work takes them to grow as leaders, generating higher impact in their organizations and increasing their careers and opportunities.
Typical areas of my work: communication skills, strategic thinking, impact and influence, developing people, organizational change, executive presence, and team effectiveness.
Languages
English
Spanish
Work​
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Principal, Senior Executive Leadership Coach and Facilitator
Embrace Life, LLC Leadership Coaching and Facilitation Services​
Nov 2007 - Present
Winner of the 2013 Prism Award, Microsoft Leadership Coach. Winner
of the 2012 Executive Coach of the year Award. Voted over 250 professional coaches. Both presented by the International Coach Federation WA
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Senior Executive Leadership Coach and Facilitator
CoachSource LLC
Apr 2011 - Present
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Support Senior leaders achieve positive, long-term change in leadership behavior over time.
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External Senior Executive Coach and Facilitator
Microsoft
Jul 2011 - present
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Support Senior leaders achieve positive, long-term change in leadership behavior over time.
Senior Leadership Facilitator Microsoft Global Leadership & Development Team.
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Recruiter and Method Facilitator
Berlitz Athens Language Center
Jan 1995 - Jan 2000
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Localization Program Manager
Microsoft Corporations
Jan 1991 - Oct 1994
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Spanish Localization of Windows Word
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Human Resources Specialist and Recruiter
Carvajal Tecnologia y Servicios
Jan 1985 - Jan 1989
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Certifications & Education
University of Washington
Human Resources Management
1992-1993
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Pontifica Univesidad Javeriana
MA, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
1983 - 1989
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StandOut Strength Based Coaching
The Marcus Buckingham Company
Issued December 2019
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LCP 360 Certification
The Leadership Circle
Issued Oct 2018
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Cisco Strengths Coaching Certification
Cisco
Issued Sep 2017
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Hogan Assessment
Hogan Assessment Systems
Issued May 2016
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Mentor Coach
InviteCHANGE
Issued May 2011
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Living your Vision Facilitator
InviteCHANGE
Issued Nov 2009
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Professional Certified Coach
International Coach Federation
Issued Oct 2009
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Certified Professional Coach
InviteCHANGE
Issued Jun 2009
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